Asparagus with Sage and Ham

Ingredients

• 2 kg white asparagus
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp butter
• a pinch of sugar
• 200 g butter
• 15 small sage leaves
• 50 g raw ham
• Pepper

Instructions

1. 1.

   Peel the asparagus thoroughly, trim the ends. Bring plenty of water with salt, butter and sugar to a boil and cook the asparagus for about 18 minutes.

2. 2.

   Remove with a slotted spoon and drain.

3. 3.

   For the sauce melt butter, skim off foam. Wash sage, pat dry and sauté in 1 tbsp butter, then add remaining butter. Cut ham into thin strips, fold into the sage butter and season with pepper.